Nigeria, Dec. 10 -- Terrorism kingpin Bello Turji was reportedly devastated on Monday following the killing of a top lieutenant, Kallamu Buzu, by Nigerian security forces in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Mr Turji was reportedly deeply touched by the news of the killing, threatening revenge and allegedly blaming another lieutenant for the lapses that led to Mr Buzu's death during a failed mission targeting local traders in Sabon Birni.

Residents said the slain terrorist leader had served as Mr Turji's emissary in the area, terrorising rice farmers and collecting levies on behalf of Mr Turji.

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